Senior Systems Engineer RSE -Responsible Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-01-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ863: 3292 East Hemisphere Loop 3292 East Hemisphere Loop Building M07, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Effectors Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) organization is currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer – Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to join our Tucson, AZ location on the Coyote Block 2C program. SE&TC is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers.

The Senior Systems Engineer – Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) is a technical role contributing to requirements development, requirements decomposition of complex subsystems, verification matrix development, and oversight of created verification artifacts. The Coyote Block 2C is a Joint Urgent Operational Need (JUON) fielded program in high-rate development while also working toward DD250 certification.  

This is an Onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• You will develop system and subsystem requirements for complex systems by collaborating with several IPTLs and SMEs to obtain necessary design information

• Work with peers and program technical SMEs to review deliverable work products through the formal release process

• Participate in integration, troubleshooting and failure investigations

• Communicate to the Systems IPTL to provide status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed.

• Organize technical discussions to formulate plans of action by leveraging company Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple engineering disciplines

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of (5) five years of prior relevant experience

• Experience in defining, decomposition, and verification approach of requirements through specification release

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics

• Ability to work independently and work with SMEs, CEs, LSEs, and other program stakeholders to make informed technical design decisions.

• Experience with requirements management and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools (i.e. Cameo)

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Familiarity with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures

• Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure and Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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